Marpent, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Marpent is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,715. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,715 Population 1,460/sq mi density

440 ft Elevation 134 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

41.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$20,747 Median Income

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.2 / 5.0

$20,747 median income, 21.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent

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About Marpent

Marpent is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
It hosts an important factory of railway rolling stock, the former Baume et Marpent.

People

Population2,715

Density1,460/mi²

Economy

Median Income$20,747

Unemployment21.8%

Poverty26.0%

Housing

Home Value$124,600

Rent$623

Housing Units1,086

Rent Burden30.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

Rain41.0 in/yr

Sunny Days213/yr

Elevation440 ft (134 m)

Population	2,715
Population Density	1,460 / sq mi
Elevation	440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates	50.2925°, 4.0794°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Hauts-de-France
Average Temperature	53°F (12°C)
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall	5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income	$20,747

About Marpent

Marpent is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,715. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Marpent is $20,747, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 163 business establishments.

Income: Marpent vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$20,747
	72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	21.8%
	506% above France avg
Poverty Rate	26.0%
	110% above France avg
Establishments (County)	163

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Marpent is $124,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $623 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,086 total housing units in the city. 30.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$124,600
	56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$623
	46% below France avg
Rent Burden	30.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	1,086

Property Tax

Marpent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below France avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	440 ft (134 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	1,460/sq mi
Coordinates	50.2925°N, 4.0794°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above France avg

Snowfall 5.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2018.

Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	137 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	148 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	25 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	11 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	137 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	21 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	119 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	52 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	141 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	139 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	102 km
Mar 7, 2001	2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands	M3.6	140 km
Jun 23, 2001	0 km E of Berg, Netherlands	M3.6	136 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	6 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium	M3.5	148 km
Mar 10, 2001	0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.4	141 km
Dec 20, 2000	1 km ENE of Klimmen, Netherlands	M3.4	144 km
Jun 16, 2001	1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands	M3.4	141 km
Apr 13, 1992	Belgium	M3.4	138 km
Jul 22, 2002	1 km NNE of La Calamine, Belgium	M3.3	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	3.1 in

Marpent has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Marpent

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire Maurice Fostier	-	-	-	-
École maternelle La Bruyère	-	-	-	-
École maternelle du hameau du Rocq	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Marpent

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE)	-	MP3
Mixx FM Charleroi (BE)	-	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion	-	MP3 128 kbps
La Cible (BE)	70's, 80's	MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio (BE)	charleking, charleroi	MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO (BE)	-	MP3 128 kbps
Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) (BE)	2000s, hits 90's	MP3
Mélodie FM (BE)	-	MP3 160 kbps
Radio Quartz (BE)	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre (BE)	70s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM	chrétien	MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE)	rtbf	MP3
ULTRASON (BE)	-	MP3 192 kbps
Emotion (BE)	-	MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Marpent

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois
Anciens Abattoirs
Artothèque
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
Centre d'innovation et de design
Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image Imprimée
Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN)
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Écomusée de la Batellerie
Écomusée du Bois-du-Luc
Espace Nature
Étains "filés" et autres fer'art'ages
Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité
Kéramis - Centre de la Céramique
La Cantine des Italiens
MAC's
Magasin de Papier
Maison de l'Imprimerie
Maison des Collections
Maison du bocage
Maison Losseau
Maison Van Gogh
Maison Van Gogh
MiLL - Musée Ianchelevici
Mons Memorial Museum
Mumask
Mumons
Mundaneum
Musée Alexandre-Louis Martin
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire naturelle
Musée de l'orfèvrerie de la Communauté française de Belgique
Musée de la Cour des Potiers
Musée de la Libération
Musée de la mémoire verrière
Musée de la Mine et du Développement Durable
Musée de la Route
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons
Musée des Bois Jolis
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Corps de Garde
Musée du Doudou
Musée du gazomètre
Musée du miel
Musée du Tram Vicinal
Musée du Vieux Nimy
Musée François Duesberg
Musée Gallo-Romain et Centre d’Interprétation de la Chaussée Romaine
Musée Henri Boez
Musée National du Marbre de Rance
Musée Royal de Mariemont
Musée Saint-Rémy
MusVerre
Prieuré de Montaigu
Salle Saint-Georges
SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques
SparkOH!
Tour Salamandre

Libraries in Marpent

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Archives de la Ville et du CPAS de La Louvière		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
bibliotheque		0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Chavée		0.0
Bibliotheque communale		0.0
Bibliothèque communale		0.0
Bibliothèque communale		0.0
Bibliothèque communale André Canonne		0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Haine-Saint-Pierre		0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Houdeng-Gœgnies		0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Binche		0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Fontaine-l'Évêque		0.0
BIbliothèque communale de Leval		0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Strépy-Bracquegnies		0.0
Bibliothèque communale Henri Lequeux		0.0
Bibliotheque communale libre de Masnuy Saint Jean		0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon		0.0
Bibliothèque de Péronnes-Village		0.0
Bibliothèque de Thieu		0.0
Bibliothèque de Wasmes		0.0
Bibliothèque du Gazomètre		0.0
Bibliothèque du Parc		0.0
Bibliothèque du T'chapitre		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont		0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines		0.0
Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes		0.0
Fabrique de Théâtre		0.0
L'Écrivain public		0.0
L'Entre-lignes		0.0
L’Île aux Livres		0.0
La Marche aux Livres		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte		0.0
Point Virgule		0.0
SHAPE Library		0.0
UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale		0.0

Farmers Markets in Marpent

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
La Romana & Fils
La Ruche Qui Dit Oui
Le jardin des saveurs
Les Halles du Manège
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux Poissons
Marché de Binche
Marché de Ghlin
Marché de Leval
Marché de Péronnes-Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Ressaix
Vieux-Marché
Vieux-Marché

Dentists in Marpent

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet du Moulin

Veterinaries in Marpent

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire Huchette

Train Stations in Marpent

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jeumont

Breweries in Marpent

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Belga Beer
Brasserie "La Binchoise"
Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus"
Brasserie de Londres - Mons
Brasserie de Thiérache
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Forest
Brasserie Saint-Feuillien
Brasserie Saint-Lazare
Cercle Saint-Germain
La Binchoise
La Fraternelle
Le Rustique
Les Brasseries de l'Amitié
Unibière

Stadiums & Teams in Marpent

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Marpent

25 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Brussels Airport	BRU	Large Airport
Brussels South Charleroi Airport	CRL	Large Airport
Beauvechain Air Base	-	Medium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Chièvres Air Base	-	Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base	-	Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Amougies Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield	-	Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM	-	Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield	-	Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield	-	Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield	-	Small Airport
Maubray Airfield	-	Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base	-	Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield	-	Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Marpent

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Marpent

Treatment Centers in Marpent

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centre de médecine spécialisée de Fontaine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marpent

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Vincent en Val de Sambre

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital	Paris
Population	66,987,244
Area	547,030 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita	$44,700
HDI	0.917
Life expectancy	82.9 years
Internet users	86.8%
Urban population	78.8%
Currency	EUR (Euro)
Languages	French
Calling code	+33
TLD	.fr
Driving side	right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	Jour de l'an
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Lundi de Pâques
May 1	Labour Day	Fête du Travail
May 8	Victory in Europe Day	Victoire 1945
May 14	Ascension Day	Ascension
May 25	Whit Monday	Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14	Bastille Day	Fête nationale
Aug 15	Assumption Day	Assomption
Nov 1	All Saints' Day	Toussaint
Nov 11	Armistice Day	Armistice 1918
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marpent

What is the population of Marpent?

Marpent has a population of 2,715 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,460 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

Is Marpent expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,747, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $623 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Marpent?

Marpent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Marpent?

The job market in Marpent faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 163 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marpent?

The median home value in Marpent is $124,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $623.

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